Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) - Roberto Clemente Center

NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach : providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

Under the general administration of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with a physician and accountability to the Medical Director and / or designee, the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner will function in an expanded role in the area of ambulatory medicine. With appropriate medical supervision, s / he will assume a comprehensive and responsible function in primary health care for adults aged 18 and older.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides medical services within the scope of approved privileges,

2. Documents all patient contact in the EMR in a timely manner.

3. Assumes responsibility for their panel of patients and those patients they care for.

4. Collaborates to provide care coordination of activities in providing comprehensive care. (e.g. other healthcare providers, local health departments, social service, nutritionist, dentist, community based organizations, home care and patient education groups).

5. Provides relevant health education and instruction; counsels patient / family / responsible other on the impact of illness and principles of health promotion and maintenance.

6. Provides clinical and didactic instruction to professional staff, peers, students and community groups and conducts in-service educational programs, as needed.

7. Participates in departmental meetings and interdisciplinary or community committees, as well as Peer Review Performance Improvement meetings and activities, as required.

8. Follows Gotham, NYC HHC and facility-specific policies and protocols (including but not limited to policies around DNKA, Normal Notification, call-outs, dress code, corporate job descriptions.)

9. Meets all compliance standards and requirements (including but not limited to annual physical assessment, fraud and HIPPA trainings, Fire Drill participation.)

10. Ensures that credentials are maintained.

11. Maintains Patient Safety and Infection Control Protocol as per Network and Departmental Policies

12. Upholds environmental safety standards to assure safety of patients and staff

13. Fosters / exercises Service Excellence in daily activities, when dealing with general public and staff

14. Performs administrative, professional and consulting duties as requested by the Chief of Service, Medical Director, or designee.

15. Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and

2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education

(NYSED); and

3. A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.

For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care / Behavioral Health)

1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Practitioner, must be assigned to a

Primary Care or Psychiatric / Behavioral Health setting

Department Preferences

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OPERATED :

Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Sonogram, NST fetal monitor. speculum, vaginal light, exam table, scale.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1) Satisfactory completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner graduate course consisting of classroom and clinical experience and two (2) years of satisfactory advanced clinical nursing experience.

2) Certified and Licensed as Adult Health Nurse Practitioner by New York State Department of Education

3) Valid NYS License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

4) Maintain a current DEA Certificate.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at EMPLOYMENT.NYCHHC.ORG by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB # : GGM-04122022-0144